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Frugal Home and family, Frugal and simple living »
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Part of being frugal is finding ways to use things that most people would throw away. Not only are you less wasteful; you end up saving money by not buying new products that serve the same purpose. One item you might throw away is the plastic-bag liner from cereal boxes. They’re durable and can hold up to being reused. So next time you empty a box of cereal, consider pulling the bag out. Then simply shake out the crumbs, wipe it clean and fold it up until …
Frugal Holidays, Frugal Home and family, Frugal and simple living »
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Every little thing, everywhere you look, is going up in price. Have you prepared your family for the fact that this year could be different from last year? Maybe you’ve broken the bad news that your annual trip to the amusement park will be a “staycation” instead. While you’re explaining the many money-saving benefits of being a hometown tourist, you might want to break the news early about any changes you need to make to upcoming special occasions.
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Frugal Cooking, Frugal Home and family, Frugal and simple living »
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Ice-cold drinks are refreshing during the summer. Whether you’re lounging outside alone or serving them to friends, they’re the perfect way …
Frugal Home and family, Frugal and simple living, Question and Answer »
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DEAR SARA: We buy Super Pretzels in bulk. Each box comes with a huge cinnamon/sugar pack that we never use on our pretzels. Now I have about three pounds of it and no idea what to do with it. Plus, as long as we keep buying the pretzels, we will keep getting bags of it. I know we could make cinnamon toast, use some on sweet potatoes and make cinnamon pancakes or muffins. But what else? I hate to have it go to waste. — Leigh, e-mail
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Frugal Home and family, Frugal and simple living, Reader Frugal Tips »
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Our yard gets a lot of mosquitoes. The city sprays to control them, but it’s a losing battle when we get heavy rain. I burn citronella candles to combat them so family and friends can enjoy our backyard without being attacked by bugs. I’m going to give the first tip a try. It’s great not only for repelling mosquitoes but it makes a great herbal tea, too. It’s much easier and cheaper than mixing water, lemon dish liquid and Listerine in a spray bottle.
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